Posie Hall’s winter cooking must haves

For some, January is a grey month, but for produce and cooking it’s exciting and colourful. The seville oranges come in for marmalade, the blushing pink forced rhubarb comes out of its cloches ready to be gently poached and eaten with buttery porridge. Bitter leaves get brighter and even more robust, and you become more inventive by roasting or wilting them into stews and hearty soups.

At this time of year, I find myself spending hours trawling through markets for the best seasonal produce but also for the perfect plate for it to sit on. It’s a wonderful time to take pride in cooking slowly–ribollitas, jams and endless roast chickens are all on the menu. Below, you’ll find a round up of my favourite kitchen accessories, some everyday, others a very much dreamland but I think that’s important to have balance, otherwise where’s the fun?

Posie’s wishlist

Falcon Enamelware Tins

A kitchen essential for me. They hold a bit of kitchen nostalgia for me as well being the perfect oven to table dish thanks to the stylish two tone enamel finish.

All-Clad Pans

A good set of pans is one of the best investments you can make as they will last you a lifetime and become a solid, reliable friend. All-clad make some of the best stainless steel cookware, they conduct heat beautifully and leave you with a perfect even cook.

TriPly 8 Piece Cookware Set

Loewe Candle Tomato

I like to have a smelly candle lit while I cook (but not eat, too confusing!). This delicious earthy tomato scent from Loewe is the perfect co-smell whilst preparing dinner.

Loewe Tomato Leaves Candle, 170g

A Plain English Kitchen

I think about my dream kitchen a lot and every time I come back to Plain English. The colours,
joinery and finish are second to none. They are a perfect combination of classic Georgian
design with a contemporary finish. A girl can dream …

Plain English cabinetry and panelling in ‘Army Camp’ green is balanced by Papers and Paints’ ‘Pure White’ on the walls and Parachilna’s ‘Aballs’ pendants over the island in the kitchen of a house in Hampstead Heath.

MICHAEL SINCLAIR

Mauviel Copper Pans

In a dream world I would have a full copper set of Mauviel pans hanging like jewels above my kitchen island. An old school firm favourite of mine.

Mauviel M’150S 4 Piece Cookware Set with Copper Lids

Cherry Flips Linen

Cherry Flips make fun table linen featuring hand drawn illustrations inspired by traditional styles. They believe in ethical sourcing, printing and small scale production.

Redwork Tablecloth in Red

Japanese Knives

My go-to knife supplier of choice. Japanese Knife Company’s knives are made of soft Japanese steel that stays razor sharp (provided you care for them properly.) I have 3 of the same handle style and nothing brings me greater joy than seeing them all lined up together in my canvas knife roll.

JKC AUS10 Santoku Knife, 165mm

Niwaki Sack Bag

Another Japanese brand I often gravitate towards. This bucket bag is made for gardening tools but it works perfectly as a ‘throw everything in’ when I go to my local green grocer. Bonus points that it never seems to tumble over due its flat bottom.

Kantan Bag Canvas Bucket Tote Bag

Sage Coffee Machine

One of the best and, most importantly, easy to use, espresso machines on the market. The first coffee of the day has to be the best one in my humble opinion.

Two Fields Zakros Olive Oil

Two Fields is made by two brothers who produce the finest extra virgin olive oil from their olive groves on Crete. They focus on regenerative farming and providing fair, secure livelihoods for local farming families.

Four Bottles Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Alexander Kirkeby Glass

Alexander Kirkeby is a Danish glassblower and designer who creates the finest hand blown glassware. Think distorted Champagne coupes and crystal wonky cake stands–just heavenly.

Sub Zero Wolf Range Cooker

A big purchase but the ‘Sub Zero Wolf Cooker‘ is without a doubt the best oven on the market. The temperature is so accurate, every bake comes out close to perfect, and the capacity of the oven is quite something. I once filled it full to bursting and amazingly everything cooked.